On my previous post, I mentioned that we are
already searching for a school for our little Matt. However, one school we visited gave us an idea which we decided not to send Matt to school yet but
mommy will put him in a home schooling sessions instead. You can check updates on her blog, Momaye's Diary. Also, my sister will give
us module for nursery.
Speaking of school, in less than a month,
the classes will formally start. Like me, I know that some parents are excited
but a bit nervous in sending their kids to schools for the first time. Here are
some tips that might help in preparing your kids to school especially in the
preschool level.
Talk
to them. Talking to your kids on going to school
will be a big help in preparing them into their big step. Talk about his
schedules, whose the one to bring and fetch them, how they feel – excited or
nervous. If they feel nervous, just give them the positive side of being in
school like playing and having new friends. Also, reading a story about first
time in school can help.
Make
a tour. Again, you may ask the teachers and staff
if you can have a tour around the school just before the classes start. Try to
show him how their classroom looks like, where are the restrooms, and waiting
areas. You may also meet the teachers and other school personnel. This will
help them familiarize with the school environment.
Enroll
in summer class. This helps gaining new friends and
will not make them feel alone in school. Also, this will give them advance idea
about school life.
Adjust
their sleeping habits. Adjusting their sleeping
habits ahead of time will adjust their body’s new routine. This will also avoid
them being sleepy or feel tired during school time.
Settle
into routine. Making a routine schedule will help
them think that this is a constant schedule in the entire school life. You can
use toy clock so he learn how to tell time too.
Practice
at home. Since in school, they are often left by
you or by their nanny, you can practice this at home like letting them use the
bathroom, putting on and off their shoes by their own. This will not only give
them the concept of being independent and also, it will give them
self-confidence that they can do it in schools.
Go
shopping together. When you are buying their
things, you should bring them with you. This will develop their sense of
control. Letting them involved in placing stickers and labels on their things
will teach them how to take care of their things.
Leave
them for few hours. Parents are not allowed inside
the school. Leaving them for few hours with someone like tita and grannies will
help them ease being with other persons like their teachers.
Remember, well-prepared kids for school will reduce being stressed not only for your kids but will you too.
Source:
The Smart Mom’s Guide to Raising Your Preschoolers.